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Reidenbach Family History

Reidenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in the Palatinate.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reidenbach family from?

You can see how Reidenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reidenbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reidenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Reidenbach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Reidenbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reidenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Reidenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reidenbach. 33% of Reidenbach men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Reidenbach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reidenbach were Proprietor and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Reidenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reidenbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 450 immigration records available for the last name Reidenbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 920 military records available for the last name Reidenbach. For the veterans among your Reidenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reidenbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Reidenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Reidenbach in 1955 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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